Jumbo Cryptic

[stevenj]

It was certainly a day when I was glad to have the crossword to do. Rain, rain, and more rain. It meant that His Nibs's game was eventually called off but only after they had gone all the way to the other school. Bit daft really, I think but I suppose it made sense to the teacher. I wasn't there as it was an away game.
Of course it meant that His Nibs was grumpy and almost made it seem as if it was my fault when he rang me. But he is taking me to a PUB to make up to me (SWMBO does not approve but she hasn't said no). Something to look forward to. Not a common occurrence for me to be taken to a pub!
Anyway to the Crossie. there are two clues where I have an answer but don't really follow the logic and I'd be grateful for guidance please.

"Pound's collapse under pressure at home". I have p*n*o*d so penfold fits and that sort of means home doesn't it? But the rest leaves me baffled

The other one is "Fugitives read aloud two letters, then others". With the letters I have "escapers" fits. I get the S K part but not the rest. Can someone help me please?
steven

[Tilly2]

FF, NAC and I must be invisible. :-)

[Mamyalynne]

// fiction-factory
so the pinfold one is another of those (and lit?) clues where a word is used in the wordplay and in the definition. i don't like them.

18:21 Sat 12th May 2018 //

Myself and LIK responded.

[Mamyalynne]

Tilly, I have spent quite a lot of time today pointing out to other ABers who missed thanking people for answers - it happen I know.

[fiction-factory]

Don't worry about it stevenj- it's my fault, I misread the clue and thought the definition was home- I didn't see the pound. On my phone I can't see everything in one go

[stevenj]

Right. I am back and I see the various answers . Thank you all.

I am sad that you have to tell people off for not saying thank you, Mamyalynne. I hope that does not include me. SWMBO would be furious with me and, tbh, I'd be sad myself as I hope that I have learnt well the lessons she she taught me. But, if I am one of the guilty ones (even by accident) I am sorry.
steven

[Mamyalynne]

Steven , you thanked everyone on the first page - it's just been one of those days really.

Have a lovely evening.

[stevenj]

Thank you. I am quite nervous and excited about it. Obviously we have been out together a lot of times but this is a brand new experience for me.
I am sure it will go well. Just to be with him for a couple of hours (there will be a curfew, of course) will be great.

[Mamyalynne]

You'll be fine.x

[stevenj]

Thank you. as always, you are a great counsel and support.
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